NBA Injuries

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Player	POS	Status
T. Young	PG	Day To Day - Quad ( Wed, Dec 31)
The Hawks listed Young as Questionable on Friday's (Jan. 2) game against the Knicks.
N. Dante	C	Out For Season - Knee ( Mon, Dec 22)
Dante will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Boston
Celtics

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Player	POS	Status
J. Tatum	PF	Out - Achilles ( Wed, Oct 8)
The Celtics have not ruled Tatum out for the 2025-26 season, ESPN's Shams Charania reported on the Pat McAfee Show on Thursday (Oct. 9).

Brooklyn
Nets

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Player	POS	Status
T. Mann	SG	Out - Hip ( Wed, Dec 31)
The Nets listed Mann as OUT on Thursday's (Jan. 1) game against the Rockets.
M. Porter Jr.	SF	Out - Illness ( Wed, Dec 31)
The Nets listed Porter Jr. as Out on Thursday's (Jan. 1) game against the Rockets.
E. Demin	PG	Out - Back ( Tue, Dec 30)
The Nets listed Demin as Out on Thursday's (Jan. 1) game against the Rockets.
H. Highsmith	SF	Out - Knee ( Wed, Dec 17)
Highsmith has progressed to going through on-court work, but he's still not been cleared for full-contact, 5-on-5 drills, according to Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com.

Charlotte
Hornets

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Player	POS	Status
M. Diabate	C	Day To Day - Wrist ( Wed, Dec 31)
The Hornets listed Diabate as Questionable on Friday's (Jan. 2) game against the Bulls.
M. Bridges	SF	Day To Day - Ankle ( Wed, Dec 31)
The Hornets listed Bridges as Probable on Friday's (Jan. 2) game against the Bulls.
R. Kalkbrenner	C	Out - Elbow ( Wed, Dec 31)
The Hornets listed Kalkbrenner as Out on Friday's (Jan. 2) game against the Bulls.
M. Plumlee	C	Out - Groin ( Tue, Dec 30)
Plumlee underwent surgery to address his right groin injury and will be reevaluated in six weeks, the Hornets announced.
G. Williams	PF	Out - ACL ( Thu, Dec 18)
Williams remains out as he recovers from knee surgery and is without a timetable for his return.

Chicago
Bulls

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Player	POS	Status
E. Miller	PF	Day To Day - Hamstring ( Wed, Dec 31)
The Bulls listed Miller as Questionable on Friday's (Jan. 2) game against the Magic.
C. White	SG	Out - Calf ( Wed, Dec 31)
The Bulls listed White as Out on Friday's (Jan. 2) game against the Magic.
T. Flowers	SF	Out - Knee ( Wed, Dec 31)
The Bulls listed Flowers as Out on Friday's (Jan. 2) game against the Magic.
L. Olbrich	C	Day To Day - Ankle ( Wed, Dec 31)
The Bulls listed Olbrich as Questionable on Friday's (Jan. 2) game against the Magic.
Z. Collins	PF	Out - Toe ( Wed, Dec 31)
The Bulls listed Collins as Out on Friday's (Jan. 2) game against the Magic.
J. Giddey	PG	Out - Hamstring ( Mon, Dec 29)
Giddey is slated to miss at least a few weeks due to a left hamstring strain he sustained during Monday's loss to the Timberwolves, as per Shams Charania of ESPN.
N. Essengue	PF	Out For Season - Shoulder ( Tue, Dec 2)
The Bulls reported on Wednesday (Dec. 3) that Essengue will have shoulder surgery and miss the remainder of the season, per HC Billy Donovan.

Cleveland
Cavaliers

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Player	POS	Status
S. Merrill	SG	Day To Day - Ankle ( Wed, Dec 31)
The Cavaliers listed Merrill as Questionable on Friday's (Jan. 2) game against the Nuggets.
D. Hunter	SF	Day To Day - Illness ( Wed, Dec 31)
The Cavaliers listed Hunter as Questionable on Friday's (Jan. 2) game against the Nuggets.
L. Nance Jr.	PF	Out - Calf ( Sat, Nov 29)
The Cavaliers reported Nance Jr. to miss at least 3-4 weeks with a calf strain.
M. Strus	SF	Out - Foot ( Mon, Sep 29)
Strus is no longer wearing a walking boot Tuesday (Sept. 30) but still has a lengthy recovery process ahead due to the surgery on his fractured left foot, per Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Dallas
Mavericks

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Player	POS	Status
D. Russell	PG	Out - Illness ( Wed, Dec 31)
The Mavericks have listed Rusell as Out for Thursday's (Jan. 1) game against the 76ers.
K. Irving	SG	Out - Knee ( Fri, Dec 12)
Irving remains out indefinitely and doesn't have a return timetable, Mavericks reporter Grant Afseth said during an appearance on HoopsHype's podcast Around the Beat.
D. Lively II	C	Out For Season - Foot ( Tue, Dec 9)
The Mavericks announced on Wednesday (Dec. 10) that Lively II will undergo season-ending foot surgery.
D. Exum	PG	Out For Season - Knee ( Thu, Nov 20)
The Mavericks announced on Friday (Nov. 21) that Exum will undergo season-ending knee surgery.

Denver
Nuggets

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Player	POS	Status
J. Strawther	SG	Day To Day - Illness ( Wed, Dec 31)
The Nuggets have listed Strawther as Probable for Friday's (Jan. 2) game against the Cavaliers.
J. Murray	PG	Day To Day - Ankle ( Wed, Dec 31)
The Nuggets have listed Murray as Probable for Friday's (Jan. 2) game against the Cavaliers.
J. Valanciunas	C	Out - Calf ( Wed, Dec 31)
Valanciunas will be re-evaluated in 4 weeks after sustaining a right calf strain in Wednesday's (Dec. 31) game in Toronto, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.
N. Jokic	C	Out - Knee ( Mon, Dec 29)
Jokic will miss at least four weeks with a hyperextended left knee, according to ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
C. Johnson	PF	Out - Knee ( Wed, Dec 24)
The Nuggets said on Friday (Dec. 25) that Johnson is expected to miss at least 4-6 weeks.
T. Bates	SG	Out - Foot ( Sun, Dec 21)
The Nuggets announced on Monday (Dec. 22) that Bates will be re-evaluated in 12 weeks.
A. Gordon	PF	Out - Hamstring ( Mon, Dec 8)
Gordon is not expected to return before Christmas, according to Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
C. Braun	SG	Out - Ankle ( Thu, Nov 13)
Christian Braun will be re-evaluated in six weeks after suffering a left ankle sprain during Wednesday's (Nov. 12) win over the Clippers, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Detroit
Pistons

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Player	POS	Status
T. Harris	PF	Out - Hip ( Wed, Dec 31)
The Pistons listed Harris as OUT on Thursday's (Jan. 1) game against the Heat.
C. LeVert	SG	Out - Knee ( Tue, Dec 30)
The Pistons listed Levert as Out on Thursday's (Jan. 1) game against the Heat.

Golden State
Warriors

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Player	POS	Status
S. Curry	SG	Out - Thigh ( Sat, Dec 27)
The Warriors said Seth Curry to miss at least 2 weeks, per anthonyVslater.

Houston
Rockets

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Player	POS	Status
C. Capela	C	Out - Illness ( Wed, Dec 31)
The Rockets listed Capela as Out on Thursday's (Jan. 1) game against the Nets.
S. Adams	C	Out - Ankle ( Wed, Dec 31)
The Rockets listed Adams as Out on Thursday's (Jan. 1) game against the Nets.
F. VanVleet	PG	Out For Season - ACL ( Sun, Sep 21)
The Rockets said on Monday (Sept. 22) that VanVleet suffered a torn ACL and may be out for the entire 2025-26 campaign, per Shams Charania of ESPN.

Indiana
Pacers

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Player	POS	Status
T. McConnell	PG	Day To Day - Hamstring ( Wed, Dec 31)
The Pacers listed McConnell as Probable on Friday's (Jan. 2) game against the Spurs.
I. Jackson	C	Out - Concussion ( Wed, Dec 31)
The Pacers listed Jackson as Out on Friday's (Jan. 2) game against the Spurs.
O. Toppin	PF	Out - Foot ( Thu, Oct 30)
The Pacers announced that Toppin will undergo foot surgery and miss at least three months.
T. Haliburton	PG	Out For Season - Achilles ( Sun, Jul 6)
The Pacers confirmed that Haliburton will miss the 2025-2026 season as he recovers from a torn Achilles.

LA
Clippers

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Player	POS	Status
B. Bogdanovic	SG	Out - Hamstring ( Tue, Dec 30)
The Clippers listed Bogdanovic as Out on Thursday's (Jan. 1) game against the Jazz.
I. Zubac	C	Out - Ankle ( Sat, Dec 20)
The clippers announced Zubac will miss several weeks due to a Grade 2 left ankle sprain, sources tell ESPN.
B. Beal	SG	Out For Season - Hip ( Tue, Nov 11)
Beal will undergo season-ending surgery on his left hip, as per ESPN's Shams Charania reports.

Los Angeles
Lakers

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Player	POS	Status
A. Thiero	SF	Out - Knee ( Tue, Dec 30)
Thiero will miss at least four weeks with a right MCL sprain, according to Law Murray of The Athletic.
G. Vincent	PG	Day To Day - Back ( Tue, Dec 30)
Vincent did not play on Tuesday's (Dec. 30) game against Detroit.
R. Hachimura	PF	Out - Calf ( Mon, Dec 29)
Hachimura (calf) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Pistons and will also miss the Lakers' two-game set against the Grizzlies on Friday and Sunday, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
A. Reaves	SG	Out - Calf ( Thu, Dec 25)
Reaves has been diagnosed with a grade 2 left gastrocnemius strain and will be re-evaluated in approximately four weeks, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.

Memphis
Grizzlies

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Player	POS	Status
K. Caldwell-Pope	SG	Day To Day - Hamstring ( Tue, Dec 30)
Caldwell-Pope did not play on Tuesday's (Dec. 30) game against the 76ers.
V. Williams Jr.	SG	Out - Knee ( Fri, Dec 26)
The Grizzlies listed Williams Jr. as Out for Sunday's (Dec. 28) game against the Wizards.
B. Clarke	PF	Out - Calf ( Sun, Dec 21)
Clarke has sustained a Grade 2 right calf strain and will be reevaluated in about three weeks.
J. Konchar	SG	Out - Thumb ( Sun, Dec 14)
The Grizzlies announced Konchar underwent a successful procedure to repair a UCL tear in his left thumb. He is expected to make a full recovery and will be reevaluated in approximately three weeks.
Z. Edey	C	Out - Ankle ( Wed, Dec 10)
Edey will be re-evaluated in about four weeks, as per Shams Charania of ESPN.
T. Jerome	SG	Out - Calf ( Fri, Nov 21)
The Grizzlies said on Saturday (Nov. 22) that Jerome is expected to make his season debut within 6-9 weeks.
S. Pippen Jr.	PG	Out - Toe ( Fri, Oct 17)
The Grizzlies announced on Saturday (Oct. 18) that Pippen Jr. will undergo a procedure on his left big toe injury and will be re-evaluated in 12 weeks.

Miami
Heat

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Player	POS	Status
P. Larsson	SG	Out - Ankle ( Tue, Dec 30)
The Heat listed Larsson as Out on Thursday's (Jan. 1) game against the Pistons.
T. Herro	SG	Out - Toe ( Tue, Dec 30)
The Heat listed Herro as Out on Thursday's (Jan. 1) game against the Pistons.

Milwaukee
Bucks

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Player	POS	Status
T. Prince	SF	Out - Neck ( Wed, Nov 12)
The Team announce that Prince underwent surgery Thursday (Nov. 13) to repair the herniated disc in his neck and will remain out indefinitely.

Minnesota
Timberwolves

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Player	POS	Status
T. Shannon Jr.	SG	Out - Foot ( Wed, Dec 31)
Shannon Jr. did not play on Wednesday's (Dec. 31) game against the Hawks.

New Orleans
Pelicans

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Player	POS	Status
S. Bey	SF	Day To Day - Hip ( Wed, Dec 31)
The Pelicans listed Bey as Questionable on Friday's (Jan. 2) game against the Trail Blazers.
D. Queen	C	Day To Day - Quad ( Wed, Dec 31)
The Pelicans listed Queen as Questionable on Friday's (Jan. 2) game against the Trail Blazers.
H. Jones	SF	Out - Ankle ( Wed, Dec 31)
The Pelicans listed Jones as Out on Friday's (Jan. 2) game against the Trail Blazers.
D. Murray	PG	Out - Leg ( Wed, Sep 24)
The Pelicans said on Thursday (Sept. 25) that Murray could return right after New Year's.

New York
Knicks

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Player	POS	Status
M. Robinson	C	Day To Day - Ankle ( Wed, Dec 31)
The Knicks listed Robinson as Questionable on Friday's (Jan. 2) game against the Hawks.
J. Hart	SG	Out - Ankle ( Wed, Dec 31)
The Knicks listed Hart as Out on Friday's (Jan. 2) game against the Hawks.
L. Shamet	SG	Out - Shoulder ( Wed, Dec 31)
The Knicks listed Shamet as Out on Friday's (Jan. 2) game against the Hawks.

Oklahoma City
Thunder

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Player	POS	Status
I. Hartenstein	C	Out - Heel ( Wed, Dec 31)
The Thunder listed Hartenstein as Out on Friday's (Jan. 2) game against the Warriors.
O. Dieng	C	Out - Calf ( Wed, Dec 31)
The Thunder listed Dieng as Out on Friday's (Jan. 2) game against the Warriors.
J. Williams	PF	Out - Foot ( Wed, Dec 31)
The Thunder listed Williams as Out on Friday's (Jan. 2) game against the Warriors.
N. Topic	PG	Out - Groin ( Wed, Oct 29)
The Thunder announced that Topic is dealing with testicular cancer and there is no timetable for his return.
T. Sorber	C	Out For Season - Knee ( Thu, Sep 4)
The Thunder announced on Friday (Sept. 5) that Sorber will miss the 2025-2026 season with a torn ACL.

Orlando
Magic

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Player	POS	Status
J. Howard	SF	Day To Day - Illness ( Wed, Dec 31)
Howard did not play on Wednesday's (Dec. 31) game against the Pacers.
J. Isaac	PF	Day To Day - Knee ( Wed, Dec 31)
The Magic listed Isaac as Questionable on Friday's (Jan. 2) game against the Bulls.
F. Wagner	SF	Out - Leg ( Mon, Dec 29)
Head coach Jamahl Mosley said Monday that Wagner is without a timetable for a return to game action, as per Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel.
M. Wagner	C	Out - Knee ( Mon, Dec 29)
HC Jamahl Mosley said Friday that Wagner has no real timeframe for when he might be ready to play again.

Philadelphia
76ers

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Player	POS	Status
J. Embiid	C	Day To Day - Knee ( Tue, Dec 30)
The 76ers listed Embiid as Probable on Thursday's (Jan. 1) game against the Mavericks.
T. Watford	PF	Out - Thigh ( Tue, Dec 30)
The 76ers listed Watford as Out on Thursday's (Jan. 1) game against the Mavericks.
K. Oubre Jr.	SF	Out - Knee ( Tue, Dec 30)
The 76ers listed Oubre Jr. as Out on Thursday's (Jan. 1) game against the Mavericks.

Phoenix
Suns

(2)

Player	POS	Status
G. Allen	SG	Day To Day - Knee ( Wed, Dec 31)
The Suns listed Grant as Questionable on Friday's (Jan. 2) game against the Kings.
J. Green	SG	Out - Hamstring ( Wed, Dec 17)
Green is targeting a return before the end of December, according to Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports.

Portland
Trail Blazers

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Player	POS	Status
J. Grant	PF	Out - Achilles ( Wed, Dec 31)
The Trail Blazers listed Grant as Out on Friday's (Jan. 2) game against the Pelicans.
J. Holiday	PG	Out - Calf ( Wed, Dec 31)
The Trail Blazers listed Holiday as Out on Friday's (Jan. 2) game against the Pelicans.
M. Thybulle	SG	Out - Thumb ( Wed, Dec 31)
Portland announced Thursday that Thybulle is also dealing with right knee tendinopathy while also ramping up from thumb surgery.
S. Henderson	PG	Out - Hamstring ( Wed, Dec 31)
Henderson will be re-evaluated in two weeks, as per Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.
B. Wesley	SG	Out - Foot ( Tue, Nov 4)
Wesley underwent a successful procedure to repair a fracture of the fifth metatarsal base in his right foot Wednesday (Nov. 5), and he's expected to be sidelined for 8-12 weeks, per Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com.
D. Lillard	PG	Out For Season - Achilles ( Wed, Sep 24)
The Trail Blazers said on Thursday (Sept. 25) that Lillard won't be back on the court for the 2025-26 season due to his achilles injury.

Sacramento
Kings

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Player	POS	Status
Z. LaVine	SG	Out - Ankle ( Mon, Dec 22)
LaVine will be re-evaluated in one week, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
D. Sabonis	C	Out - Knee ( Thu, Dec 18)
Sabonis is expected to miss another 4-5 weeks according to reporter Marc Stein.

San Antonio
Spurs

(2)

Player	POS	Status
D. Vassell	SG	Out - Thigh ( Wed, Dec 31)
HC Mitch Johnson said prior to Wednesday's (Dec. 31) 134-132 win over the Knicks that Vassell's left adductor strain will keep him out for more than a game or two, as per Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News.
V. Wembanyama	C	Day To Day - Undisclosed ( Tue, Dec 30)
Wembanyama suffered a slight hyperextension in his left knee in Wednesday's (Dec. 31) game vs. New York, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

Toronto
Raptors

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Player	POS	Status
J. Poeltl	C	Day To Day - Back ( Wed, Dec 31)
Poeltl did not play on Wednesday's (Dec. 31) game against the Nuggets..

Utah
Jazz

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Player	POS	Status
K. George	PG	Out - Illness ( Wed, Dec 31)
The Jazz listed George as OUT on Thursday's (Jan. 1) game against the Clippers.
L. Markkanen	PF	Out - Knee ( Wed, Dec 31)
The Jazz listed Markkanen as OUT on Thursday's (Jan. 1) game against the Clippers.
J. Nurkic	C	Out - Foot ( Tue, Dec 30)
The Jazz listed Nurkic as Out on Thursday's (Jan. 1) game against the Clippers.
K. Love	PF	Out - Rest ( Tue, Dec 30)
The Jazz listed Love as Out on Thursday's (Jan. 1) game against the Clippers.
A. Bailey	SF	Out - Hip ( Tue, Dec 30)
The Jazz listed Bailey as Out on Thursday's (Jan. 1) game against the Clippers.
G. Niang	PF	Out - Foot ( Sun, Dec 14)
The Jazz announced Monday (Dec. 15) that Niang will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
W. Kessler	C	Out For Season - Shoulder ( Tue, Nov 4)
Kessler will undergo left shoulder surgery to address a torn labrum and will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season, as per Tony Jones of The Athletic.

Washington
Wizards

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Player	POS	Status
K. George	SG	Out - Hip ( Wed, Dec 31)
The Wizards listed George as Out on Friday's (Jan. 2) game against the Nets.
C. Kispert	SF	Out - Hamstring ( Wed, Dec 31)
The Wizards listed Kispert as Out on Friday's (Jan. 2) game against the Nets.
C. Whitmore	SF	Out - Shoulder ( Mon, Dec 22)
The Wizards said on Tuesday (Dec. 23) that Whitmore is out indefinitely after being diagnosed with upper-extremity deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder, sources tell ESPN.